Anterior lobe also known as
adenohypophysis
what is secreted from anterior lobe
GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL
what is secreted from the posterior lobe
ADH and oxytocin
where is the pituitary gland located
pituitary fossa of the sphenoid bone
in sella turcica
vein from the thyroid
superior, middle and inferior veins
drain into internal jugular
innervation of strap muscles
all are innervated by ansa cervicalis of the cervical plexus (from C1-3)
EXCEPT thyrohoid- C1